WHAT
A hilarious, fast-talking, wildly expressive monologue from the innkeeper’s exhausted wife, who explains her side of the story the night Jesus was born. Between nonstop guests, impossible customer requests, census chaos, and her husband’s questionable management skills, she nearly missed the most important moment in history—until she realized the Messiah had been born a few feet away from her laundry pile.
THEME
God often enters our lives in the middle of chaos, not quiet.
WHO
The Innkeeper’s Wife (1 actor)
A comedic storyteller full of personality, warmth, and endearing exasperation.
HOW
This monologue thrives on timing, physical comedy, and expressive gestures. The actor should move around the stage as if navigating an overcrowded inn—stepping over “imaginary luggage,” dodging “guests,” and gesturing towards an unseen but overwhelming crowd.
PROPS
A basket of laundry
A towel or cloth to wave dramatically
A wooden spoon or ladle
Small stool or crate
Optional sign: “No Vacancy”
TIME
20 minutes
